Synonyms of substantial
16 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for substantial is material. Other synonyms of substantial are substantive, meaty and real. The opposite of substantial is insubstantial.
Synonyms and similar words for substantial
adjectiveHaving good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- actual
- bodily
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- corporeal
- concrete figuratively
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- materialHaving real importance or great consequences; significant; substantial.
- meatySubstantial.
- physical
- real
- substantiveHaving substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
- tangible
Opposite of substantial
adjectiveMore antonyms
- insubstantialLacking substance; not real or strong.
- superficial
Meaning of substantial
- adjective Having a substance; actually existing.
- adjective Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
- adjective Corporeal; material; firm.
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Questions about synonyms of substantial
- What is another word for substantial?
- Substantial has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as material, substantive, meaty and real.
- What is the opposite of substantial?
- The opposite of substantial is insubstantial.
- What does substantial mean?
- Substantial means having a substance; actually existing.
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